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CSP25386 - Insights Discovery workshops

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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02 Oct 2025 at 06:55

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process titled "CSP25386 - Insights Discovery Workshops" under a limited competition method. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on staff development services, with a geographical scope covering the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £14,515.68 gross, was awarded on 30th September 2025 to Cortex-Training Ltd. It commenced on 1st October 2025 and is scheduled to conclude on 30th January 2026. The process, managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd as the procuring entity, advances the strategic goals of UKRI by ensuring travel and insights profiles are incorporated into the workshops.

This contract presents considerable opportunities for businesses offering specialised services in staff development, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive workshop solutions that enhance organisational effectiveness. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like Cortex-Training Ltd, which are adept in educational services and can provide tailored training programs, are particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders. The limited competition approach provides a level playing field for SMEs to showcase their niche capabilities, promoting business growth in the training and development sector. Additionally, other businesses with expertise in similar services, strategically located within the UK, can position themselves advantageously for future procurement opportunities with central government entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25386 - Insights Discovery workshops

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Contract details notice for the supply of Insights Discovery workshops Including travel and insights profiles to UKRI

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a64e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061519-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79633000 - Staff development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,096 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Jan 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukri.org, coreservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CORTEX-TRAINING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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